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Jul 21, 20232 min read

AMANDA MOSS LOWE and BRANDON LEE HEDRICK arrested after several horses were found malnourished

- North Carolina, USA -


Following several complaints about the condition of the horses at Southern Star Barn located at 3604 U.S. Highway 158 in Mocksville, a welfare check was conducted and on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, Davie County Animal Services served a search warrant for the stables.


In a Facebook post Davie County Animal Services said that they found several horses who appeared to be “malnourished and improperly cared for.”


According to WXII, Davie County Deputy Sheriff James DeWitt said they’ve been investigating complaints about the condition of horses at the barn for a long time. He said: “We could see ribs, we could see hip bones, we could see bad top lines on the horses.”


Davie County Animal Services explained that a veterinarian examined all of the horses and recommended that eleven (11) of them be taken from the farm to receive additional care. The horses are “receiving medical attention at undisclosed locations”, said the agency.


Deputy Sheriff DeWitt further explained: “Going forward, the horses will be in our possession until they are medically cleared by our veterinarian.”


In connection with this case, 41-years-old AMANDA MOSS LOWE and 35-years-old BRANDON LEE HEDRICK (both pictured) were arrested and charged with animal abuse.


LOWE is facing twelve (12) felony counts and one (1) misdemeanor count of animal cruelty while HEDRICK is facing eleven (11) felony counts and one (1) misdemeanor count of animal cruelty.


Animal Services said some of the horses were LOWE and HEDRICK’s and others had been boarded at the barn.


LOWE and HEDRICK will be back in court on August 31, 2023.


In thanking all of the local horse community volunteers who assisted with this large operation, Davie County Animal Services said that the rescued horses will need significant care to regain their health. If you wish and can afford to donate, there are various ways.

You can donate in person at the Davie County Animal Shelter on 291 Eaton Road in Mocksville, NC 27028.

You can donate by credit or debit card by going to the Davie County Animal Shelter Petfinder.com page and choosing any animal, then clicking on the “Sponsor” icon.

Additionally, Strouse House Feed store in Advance has also agreed to accept monetary donations. Thank you!


The investigation is ongoing.


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Details may be removed or additional information may be provided in future should such sources report an update.



Mugshots provided to Voice For Us by the Davie County Sheriff's Office.


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Jun 3, 20232 min read

LINDSEY RAE BRASHEAR and KASEY WAYNE CLAY arrested as part of an animal abuse and neglect case

- Oklahoma, USA -


The Muskogee County Sheriff's Office arrested 36-years-old LINDSEY RAE BRASHEAR (pictured) and 31-years-old KASEY WAYNE CLAY as part of an investigation into an animal cruelty and neglect case.


On June 1, 2023, the owner of a 50-acre plot at 2300 South of 114th Street West went to the property to tell the occupants, BRASHEAR and CLAY, they could no longer live there. He noticed several dead cows and alerted the Muskogee County Sheriff's Office.

According to the sheriff's office's press release, the owner of the property “had a verbal lease agreement with the occupants.”


Responding deputies executed a search warrant which led to the discovery of “approximately 104 animal carcasses (103 cattle, 1 dog)”, stated the release. Deputies also recovered a stolen Kubota tractor.


Muskogee County Sheriff Andy Simmons told 2 News: “No grass on the property that was edible. No grazing areas for the cattle. You could tell down on the south end that they were pushing the fence over trying to get to this lush, green grass over in the other field.”


The sheriff also told News On 6 that there was no running water or electricity.


The veterinarian that was called in had to sadly euthanize a calf who was then taken to Oklahoma State University in Stillwater to determine the cause of death.


With the assistance of the City of Muskogee, deputies removed approximately forty (40) cows, seven (7) dogs, and four (4) horses. The City of Muskogee impounded the dogs who were found to be malnourished and tied up in pens. “The food bowls had cobwebs in them. The water bowls had black water in them. So, nothing was being taken care of,” Sheriff Simmons told News On 6. He also said that three of the cows might not make it.


Sheriff Simmons explained to 2 News that “the hills and trees shielding the view of the home's private drive meant no neighboring ranchers could spot anything wrong.”


According to the press release, “Muskogee County Commissioner Kenny Payne and his crew are still in the process of burying the carcasses.”


BRASHEAR was interviewed on site and immediately placed under arrest. She was transported to Muskogee County Jail on animal cruelty charges.


CLAY was arrested the following day, Friday, June 2, 2023.

Online arrest records show, at the time of writing, that they are still in custody.


Sheriff Simmons said the investigation is ongoing.


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Details may be removed or additional information may be provided in future should such sources report an update.



BRASHEAR’s mugshot via Muskogee County Sheriff's Office





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Feb 13, 20232 min read

ASHLEE ELANE WATTS, equine veterinarian, facing a license hearing

- Texas, USA -


46-years-old Dr. ASHLEE ELANE WATTS (pictured), a veterinarian accused of animal cruelty, is currently facing a license hearing in reference to an incident that happened on December 19, 2019.


On October 25, 2021, WATTS turned herself into authorities and was booked into the Brazos County Detention Center on a charge of cruelty to livestock animals physical abuse.


An indictment accused WATTS of using what’s known as a cattle prod excessively on a horse named Allie.


As reported by KBTX, “The indictment states she did ‘intentionally and knowingly torture a livestock animal’ and what she’s accused of doing is not a generally accepted and otherwise lawful form of conduct involving livestock animals.”


On Thursday, February 9, 2023, the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings wrapped up its third day of hearing in relation to WATTS’ veterinary medicine license. The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners is asking the state to revoke WATTS’ license.

A status hearing is slated to take place on February 24, 2023, and a trial date is set for June 26, 2023.


On a separate note, before her arrest in 2021, WATTS was named in two previous lawsuits.


Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from official news outlets. Links included.

Details may be removed or additional information may be provided in future should such sources report an update.



WATTS’ mugshot shared from the Brazos County Sheriff's Office.

Screenshot of the indictment shared from WTAW.


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Video – Texas A&M Veterinarian Ashlee Watts Horse Abuse





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